# Pixilart vs 16bit avatar

The clearest difference is ads: 16bit avatar at none against Pixilart's shown. 16bit avatar also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (69% vs 55%). Pixilart's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 23). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pixilart against 4.3 for 16bit avatar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixilart has 2.2K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Pixilart's written reviews are positive against 69% of 16bit avatar's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixilart | 16bit avatar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixilart/id1440580518/reviews)** | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16bit-avatar/id1492467379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryan Ware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440580517) | [Takuya Soneda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071587623) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixilart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixilart/id1440580518)

Create and share pixel art with a vibrant community. Easily design pixel art, animate GIFs with layers, and connect with other artists. Upload your creations, receive feedback, and discover new art on the go.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use pixel art drawing, GIF creation with layers and frames, Cloud profile for cross-device access, Public and private drawing uploads, Social sharing and feedback, Follow artists and activity feeds

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 💡 Good for pixel art
- 👍 Chill community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited features compared to website
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🎨 Limited color palette and tools

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on login
- Drawings not saving properly
- Buttons and tools not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating

**Requested features**

- Add color wheel
- Increase canvas size options
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow importing images
- Add layers and animation tools


### 16bit avatar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16bit-avatar/id1492467379)

Design unique pixel art characters and save them as videos or images. Easily share your creations on social media or use them as profile pictures.

**Highlights:** Pixel art character creation, Save as video, Save as image, Social media sharing, Profile image creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixilart free?

Pixilart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 16bit avatar free?

16bit avatar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixilart or 16bit avatar?

Pixilart is rated higher. Pixilart averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while 16bit avatar averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.

### Do Pixilart or 16bit avatar have ads?

Pixilart shows ads; 16bit avatar does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*